[Blue Angel]

Originally Posted by FCX5

There is no redistribution to the poor. It is from the middle to the rich…the poor are getting poorer. The reason is simple - there is no ‘poor’ people’s lobby. The govt is basically owned by the lobbies and those that fund them…we have a uni-party in the US.

I agree with you 70%, in that 70% likely ends up with the rich who “handle” the funds.

Don’t forget there are huge swaths of people chronically addicted to (and strategically trapped by) welfare, and all sorts of “equity” subsidies being floated as we speak. The vast majority of this stuff is only effective at enriching those who oversee, administer and implement these programs, not the intended beneficiaries.

So yes, I absolutely agree with you!

[Blue Angel]

Originally Posted by FCX5

☝️ yes…but the money comes from just printing. The poor pay for that too since inflation hurts the poor the most. I am saying this as someone who is definitely not poor.

100%

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by Blue Angel

I agree with you 70%, in that 70% likely ends up with the rich who “handle” the funds.

Don’t forget there are huge swaths of people chronically addicted to (and strategically trapped by) welfare, and all sorts of “equity” subsidies being floated as we speak. The vast majority of this stuff is only effective at enriching those who oversee, administer and implement these programs, not the intended beneficiaries.

So yes, I absolutely agree with you!

Yes. You hit the nail with “strategically trapped”. Sad, but true…it’s complicated to explain, but I think you know…

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by FCX5

Yes. You hit the nail with “strategically trapped”. Sad, but true…it’s complicated to explain, but I think you know…

It ain't that complicated. Higher Ed is a great example. Tell them they're special by loading them up with debt while feeding them your mantra for 4 years. Then tell them it's the other guys fault they can't afford the dream lifestyle they were sold. Tell them you'd love to just forgive that money, but those mean other guys who aren't as smart as them and don't believe all the thing they were taught in school won't let them forgive their loans. And that they want to take your rights away. And anything that happens thatngoes against what you preach in higher Ed, that just becomes a rallying point. Never mind that they held the presidency and both houses of Congress and didn't do anything to fix whatever they're mad about, you gotta get out and vote and do unpaid work for us so we can help you against the other bad people!

It's the same on both sides btw. Both sides know the best way to keep power is to keep us silo'd and divided. Dear of the other side keeps them in power and their gravy train rolling.

[Blue Angel]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

It's the same on both sides btw. Both sides know the best way to keep power is to keep us silo'd and divided.

Yep. Terrible but effective strategy.

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by Blue Angel

Don’t forget there are huge swaths of people chronically addicted to (and strategically trapped by) welfare, and all sorts of “equity” subsidies being floated as we speak. The vast majority of this stuff is only effective at enriching those who oversee, administer and implement these programs, not the intended beneficiaries.

And let's not forget that "there are huge swaths of corporations chronically addicted to welfare, and all sorts of subsidies being floated as we speak. The vast majority of this stuff is not only effective at enriching those who oversee, administer, and implement these programs, but the intended beneficiaries as well."

[Neusser]

Originally Posted by Blue Angel

Not sure what you’re trying to point out?

I don't think he knows either.

[AKX6MC]

So Sad to see BMW going this direction. EV’s are not sustainable. Hydrogen Fuel Cells are the future, not this hot garbage. Doing absolutely nothing for the environment, which is why you sheeple are buying these right? I just took possession of my 2025 X6MC, swapped my 2023 X6MC because it’s the last year they will put twin turbo v8 in the x series. So this will probably be my last BMW. I live in Alaska, and it’s absolutely hilarious seeing these turds lined up at the two charging stations in South Central AK, for their 80mi commute, when it’s <15f 6mo out of the year. Hahah low IQ activities.

[Blue Angel]

Originally Posted by AKX6MC

So Sad to see BMW going this direction. EV’s are not sustainable. Hydrogen Fuel Cells are the future, not this hot garbage. Doing absolutely nothing for the environment, which is why you sheeple are buying these right? I just took possession of my 2025 X6MC, swapped my 2023 X6MC because it’s the last year they will put twin turbo v8 in the x series. So this will probably be my last BMW. I live in Alaska, and it’s absolutely hilarious seeing these turds lined up at the two charging stations in South Central AK, for their 80mi commute, when it’s <15f 6mo out of the year. Hahah low IQ activities.

Hybrids look like the immediate future judging industry trends. I predict EVs will be next, in 10-20 years when batteries are more versatile.

Hybrids have little place in performance cars; it just dilutes and weighs down the platform. I think Porsche has nailed it, as in, keep the hybrid system small and unobtrusive, not based on heavy batteries.

I don’t see Hydrogen Fuel Cells replacing ICE passenger vehicles ever. I believe hydrogen has its place in industry, potentially as a replacement for diesel. It’s too infrastructure dependent, too energy intensive, and by the time it matures EVs will already be established.